Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Description
Looking for a rewarding career with excellent pay and unmatched benefits? Join a global manufacturer where you can learn in-demand skills and gain valuable experience to help you advance in your career at a state-of-the-art facility.
This is a first shift position working Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm., working at our Lockport, IL facility.
Salary: $20/hour
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
Join us and make a difference!
What you will be doing:
Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.
What you bring:
High School diploma or equivalent
Good math, English language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required
High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self or others; promote a safe work environment
Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
Maintain a clean & safe environment
May be required to use RF scanner gun
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be required
Forklift certification per OSHA standards
Essential Functions:
Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility
Loading and unloading goods from trucks or rail containers
Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
Checking loads are secure
Stacking empty pallets
Performing daily equipment checks
Dumping materials into machine hoppers
Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
Having a good sense of balance and good eye-hand-foot coordination
Ability to assess weights, judge distances, and heights
Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season
Ability to perform all inventory related tasks
Perform all job functions in a safe manner
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Generous Benefits - Effective your first day!
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Educational Assistance
401K Match - up to 6%
No cost Life and Disability Programs
Company provided Personal Protective Equipment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness reimbursement
Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave
Work Environment & Conditions:
We are proud of our global manufacturing facilities, which are equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced machinery, and innovative processes that drive efficiency and precision. We continuously invest in upgrading our equipment to stay at the forefront of manufacturing excellence. In our manufacturing facilities, safety and cleanliness are top priorities. We have implemented robust safety protocols, comprehensive training programs and maintain rigorous cleanliness standards to provide a safe, healthy and pleasant work environment.
Who we are:
Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL Group transforms volcanic rock into sustainable and innovative products that enhance lives and communities. With a global team of over 12,000 employees and 51 manufacturing facilities across 40+ countries, we are united by a shared mission: unlocking the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
This role is part of our Rockfon business, a division of the ROCKWOOL Group. Rockfon delivers comprehensive ceiling system solutions, integrating stone wool and specialty metal ceiling panels with Chicago Metallic suspension systems, providing high-quality, sustainable offerings to our customers. To learn more, visit www.rockfon.com.
